Storm Advisory 9/18/19: Hockey is Back!

The Canes blanked the Lightning in the first preseason game, new rules have been announced, and how does a player feel about the arbitration process?

By Zeke Lukow Sep 18, 2019, 9:03am EDT

NHL: Preseason-Carolina Hurricanes at Tampa Bay Lightning

Yesterday’s News Today

The Carolina Hurricanes shutout the Tampa Bay Lightning in their first preseason game. [Full Recap]

Quick preseason trip to Tampa.

5️⃣ takeaways from the #Canes 3-0 win, what head coach Rod Brind'Amour called "one of the better preseason games" he's been a part of » https://t.co/r8SsjqfGxK pic.twitter.com/ESwjhDmZ6T
— Michael Smith (@MSmithCanes) September 18, 2019

Training Camp PTO signing Frederik Claesson signed a one year deal with the Carolina Hurricanes. [Canes Country]

News from Around the League

NHL dot com’s Hurricanes season preview hit ~~newsstand shelves~~ the internet yesterday. [NHL]
When players hit arbitration there is a lot of conversation around whether or not that player will stick with the team long term. This summer the Winnipeg Jets’s Andrew Copp hit arbitration. This is his story, and a fascinating look inside the arbitration process. [$The Athletic]
You probably should set aside five minutes to watch this:

An in-depth look at @NHL rule changes in place for the 2019-20 season. pic.twitter.com/BQFtOGJ9eZ
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) September 17, 2019

The NHLPA decided not to re-open the CBA, but is the path of least resistance the best way? [ESPN]
What would you do if you were the commissioner for the day? Well, the players have an idea....[NBC Sports]
A former Carolina Hurricane, Valentin Zykov, is determined to make his mark on the Vegas Golden Knights [$The Athletic]

Forever Stanley Cup champions. ✍️

( @StLouisBlues) pic.twitter.com/kRwvBrctvo
— NHL (@NHL) September 17, 2019

Patrik Laine wants to remain on the top line if he re-signs with the Jets, his teammates have responded. [NHL]